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Friday, May 22, 2015

Good news for AZ87 motorists as construction ends

All traffic restrictions lifted as ADOT nears completion of safety improvement project north of Sunflower

PHOENIX — Just in time for the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, the
Arizona Department of Transportation lifted all traffic restrictions
along State Route 87 today, Thursday, May 21 as the agency nears
completion of a safety improvement project approximately 10 miles north
of Sunflower near the Maricopa/Gila County line.

Since construction started in October, motorists traveling between
Phoenix and Payson have encountered a series of traffic restrictions
related to a $6.2 million project to reconstruct an existing curve to
make it easier for vehicles to navigate through at milepost 227, as well
as building a new northbound truck escape ramp at milepost 228.

In addition to all four lanes (two in each direction) being reopened
through the work zone, all wide load restrictions were removed
permanently as well.

The project also includes slope excavation and reconstruction,
drainage improvements, new signage and new concrete barrier
installation.

The new runaway truck escape ramp will offer an opportunity for
out-of-control trucks, which may have inoperable brakes, to safely exit
the highway and come to a controlled stop. The truck escape ramp is
scheduled to open next month, but there will not be an impact to the
traveling public as the remaining work on that project will be completed
away from the four-lane highway.

Beginning Tuesday, May 26, drivers may encounter intermittent lane restrictions in both directions for miscellaneous work through the end of June.ADOT works to inform the public about planned highway restrictions,
but there is a possibility that unscheduled closures or restrictions may
occur. Weather can also affect a project schedule. To stay up to date
with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT
Traveler Information Center at az511.gov or call 5-1-1.

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